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A New Aimpoint AAA Powered Micro Variant?

Saturday, August 6th, 2016

The Department of State released this photo in a series of images depicting “2016 Diplomatic Security Service Day On The Hill“.

A DSS special agent (left) lets a visitor peer through a high-tech rifle scope used on DSS weaponry, Washington, D.C., June 23, 2016. (U.S. Department of State photo)
State Dept Image / Jun 23, 2016 / Washington, D.C.

Reportedly, it is a AAA battery powered variant from Aimpoint. Said to be a downsized M4 with T2 capabilities, the battery choice is to make logistics easier on agencies like DSS which operate in remote locations and may have difficulty sourcing the 2032 battery.

Coming SHOT Show 2017?

Hat tip to Matt L

Leupold Files Lawsuit Against Nightforce Over Patent Violations

Thursday, August 4th, 2016

BEAVERTON, Ore. — Leupold & Stevens, Inc., has filed a civil suit in the U.S. District Court of Oregon alleging patent violations by Lightforce U.S.A., doing business as Nightforce. In the suit, Leupold & Stevens, Inc., alleges that Nightforce is marketing and selling products that infringe on a variety of patents owned by Leupold & Stevens, Inc. and is seeking all available remedies.

The lawsuit is based on six patents for riflescope adjustments, internal optical mechanisms, and flip covers.
Leupold & Stevens, Inc., has been pioneering riflescope and sporting optics technology since 1947, when it developed a non-fogging riflescope charged with nitrogen. Today, Leupold® has been granted over 151 patents and design registrations in 18 countries, representing Leupold’s continued commitment to innovation and development of sports optics. For more information on Leupold products, please visit us at www.leupold.com.

Leupold Expands Phone Hours to Better Serve Customers

Wednesday, July 27th, 2016

BEAVERTON, Ore. — Leupold & Stevens, Inc., has expanded the hours of its Tech Services call center, making it even easier for Leupold owners to access the product expertise of the services staff.

Based at Leupold’s Beaverton, Oregon, manufacturing facility, the Tech Services staff can help callers resolve issues, answer usage questions or even help customers decide which Leupold product is right for their needs. With decades of combined experience on staff, the Tech Services department can handle almost any question thrown its way.
“For Leupold, customer service has always been a top priority,” said Rob Morrison, vice president global marketing at Leupold & Stevens, Inc. “Providing Gold Ring Full Lifetime Guarantee support is certainly a primary mission, but we also are here to help our customers get the most out of their Leupold gear. From picking a reticle to learning about the Custom Dial System® to finding out what mount options exist, we’re here to help.”

Tech Services representatives will be available starting at 5 a.m. Pacific Time and will be on-hand to offer their assistance until 8 p.m. This allows Tech Services to offer assistance to Leupold customers from the East Coast all the way to Hawaii at times that are convenient.

For more information on Leupold products, please visit us at www.leupold.com.

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Ray Dennis Group Acquires Horus Vision

Saturday, July 23rd, 2016

Lewiston, ID – 07/19/2016 – The Ray Dennis Group of Companies today announces that it has acquired the business of Horus Vision. Dr. Dennis is delighted to add the legendary product offerings of the Horus Vision portfolio under a new business known as Horus Vision Reticle Technologies. This company joins his Group of Companies also encompassing Nightforce Optics, Lightforce Performance Lighting, Ace Precision Rifle Systems, ForceOutdoors and Paroo Pastoral Company.   

“The addition of Horus Visions’ technical achievements and revolutionary reticle patterns to our portfolio of companies opens up a new level of opportunity in the development of advanced ballistic programming” said Dr. Dennis. “The acquisition comes at an exciting time for the group and we look forward to the future global opportunities offered by this acquisition” added Group General Manager Monika Leniger-Sherratt. The Ray Dennis Group continues to innovate and deliver high quality precision products serving the military, government, law enforcement, competition, hunting and sporting markets.

Thinks That Make You Go ‘Hmmm’

Friday, July 22nd, 2016


Thanks RB!

L3 Warrior Systems – Next Generation Aiming Laser

Wednesday, July 20th, 2016

The Next Generation Aiming Laser is starting to show up in preproduction form, with full production beginning this fall. Aside from the size (3.6″x 2″X 1.25″), another cool feature is that it uses one CR-123A or AA battery.  You’ll also be able to switch directly from visible to IR laser with the click of a button on the remote switch.  

www.L-3com.com/WarriorSystems

DEP Offers Knight’s Armament UNS Family Powered by the PHOTONIS INTENS Image Tubes

Tuesday, July 19th, 2016

DEP, USA. Texas – The system enhancement company, DEP, LLC. now offers the Knight’s Armament Company (KAC) family of Universal Night Sights (UNS) powered by the recently released INTENS 4G image tube.

INTENS 4G significantly exceeds resolution and bandwidth sensitivity of any current image tube and is being fielded to various Special Missions elements.

Offerings will include the UNS A3, PVS-22, and PVS-30 clip-on night sights in both P43 (green) and P45 (white) phosphor.

KAC pioneered weapon sight use of the PHOTONIS white phosphor image tube in the KAC UNS over 6 years ago, with the system remaining serviceable following thousands of rounds and years of use.

All factory KAC warranties and service will apply.

Please contact KAC directly, a DEP distributor or DEP directly for inquiries.

info@dep-technologies.com

Safran Optics 1 Inc, Awarded $304,522,367 Contract for Laser Target Locator Module II

Monday, July 18th, 2016

Safran Optics 1 Inc., Bedford, New Hampshire, was awarded a $304,522,367 firm-fixed-price, multi-year contract for Laser Target Locator Module II. Bids were solicited via the Internet with five received, with an estimated completion date of July 11, 2015. Funding and work location will be determined with each order. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen, Maryland, is the contracting activity (W91CRB-16-D-0018).

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The LTLM II is a lightweight handheld laser target locator with a color day camera and night sight, as well as a selective availability anti-spoof module (SAASM) Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver.  It’s big advantage over the currently fielded LTLM I is size, weight and power or SWAP.  Coming in at half the weight of its predecessor, LTLM II also offers redundant precision locating capabilities.